Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Tulip Tree

I noticed yesterday when I walked up the streetmy neighbor's tree was in bloom.

I had never noticed this tree before.

My tree book says it is a Tulip Treealso known as a Whitewood Tree.

It is native to eastern North America.

There were many bees!While I was photographing the tree my neighbor came out.I asked him if he knew what type of tree it was and he did not.At home I opened my tree guide.I was able to identify the leaf and than the flower.It is fun to be able to id another tree.I am learning,slowly but surely.

Dear Icqb,This is a beautiful tree. I had never noticed the blooms before. I have lived in this neighborhood for 31 years, it is fun to know there are still many, many things for me to learn.A Tulip Poplar? Now I feel as if I could id this tree any place. The leaf is very distinctive.Thank you for giving me another piece of this tree's story. They are beautiful trees.I am looking forward to reading your journal and getting to know you.Namaste,Sherry